Bag Of Tricks

Bag Of Tricks

Unlock essential horse racing handicapping tricks to pick more winners. Learn about equipment changes, trip handicapping, hot jockeys, and track biases.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer2 min read
Take A Break

Take A Break

Love playing the races but struggle with overplaying? Discover why selective wagering and taking breaks are crucial for your bankroll, even with racing happening round the clock.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer2 min read
Racing - 101

Racing - 101

A beginner's guide to horse racing betting. Learn simple strategies for win, place, and show wagers and how to effectively build parlays to cash more tickets.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
Follow The Money

Follow The Money

Learn how to find hidden value in horse racing by closely watching betting pools. Discover how win pool odds might differ from exotic bet payouts, revealing opportunities.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
Long Strange Trip It Has Been

Long Strange Trip It Has Been

Learn how to spot crucial handicapping factors like track biases, rider handling, and race incidents. These observations can reveal hidden insights for your next winning bet.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
Cheap Cappin'

Cheap Cappin'

Handicapping cheap horse races can offer great value. Learn two key plays: avoid horses trying new things and favor consistent runners over those with big last-out efforts.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer2 min read
My Place

My Place

Follow a friend's incredible 12-race place parlay run from $50 to over $2,800 with just two legs left. See his final picks for Arlington and Hollywood.

Free PicksHandicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
Heads Up!

Heads Up!

Trainer Wesley Ward is sending more runners to River Downs for Royal Ascot prep, liking the turf course. Watch for his entries, impacting your handicapping.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
Let's Start Our Bankroll!

Let's Start Our Bankroll!

Learn a simple strategy to build your horse racing bankroll, perfect for getting ready for the Preakness. Discover how place parlays on solid favorites can grow your initial $50.

EventsHandicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
No Excuses

No Excuses

Trainer Bill Mott discusses the importance of track surface and distance for the Kentucky Derby. He's optimistic about Hold Me Back's chances on dirt despite his synthetic success.

HandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer4 min read
Mental Notes

Mental Notes

As Derby fever builds, this handicapping blog discusses key factors like track surface, the threat from Dubai's Regal Ransom and Desert Party, plus contenders I Want Revenge and Pioneerof the Nile.

HandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer2 min read
The Ups and Downs of Wagers

The Ups and Downs of Wagers

Ever wonder why horse racing odds change dramatically right before post time? Learn the secrets behind late tote board shifts and how 4-1 can become 5-2 in an instant.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer2 min read